Upcoming Events

David Suzuki to Discuss Latest Book at the 39th Annual Powell Street Festival in Vancouver

World-renowned scientist and author David Suzuki will be speaking about his newest book, Letters to My Grandchildren published by Greystone Books, at the 39th Annual Powell Street Festival, which is Canada's largest festival of Japanese Arts and Culture. You can catch Suzuki on Sunday, August 2nd, 2015 from 2:30pm - 3:00pm in the Firehall Arts Centre (280 East Cordova Street). The event is free, but tickets need to be picked up at the information booth in Oppenheimer Park. Attendees should arrive at the Firehall Arts Centre by 2pm. Standby tickets may be available at 2:15pm at the centre.

Brian Brett, author of Trauma Farm, recently did a poetry reading at “Wege durch das Land” (Paths Through the Country) in Schloss Wehrden, Germany. The valley of Schloss Wehrden contains many manor homes and small castles that were built by former aristocracy. In previous years visiting guests found poetic inspiration in the hills and river. The names of famous German poets such as Annette von Droste-Hülshoff and Rainer Maria Rilke are tied to this region.

Each year it gets more difficult to get one of the limited tickets to this event as "Paths Through the Country" offers beautiful scenery combined with literary and musical talent of the highest order. Brett was invited to show case his poetry, and he chose to read “Coming Home” and “Burn Me”. The audience was fascinated by the expression of his most private and intimate feelings, and the applause was long and loud.

Ian McAllister to speak at "A Celebration of Herring" In Steveston

On June 9th, at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Steveston, Pacific Wild, The Heiltsuk Nation, and award-winning Hawksworth Restaurant are teaming up for an unforgettable evening of culture, science, presentations, and traditional cuisine to celebrate one of the earth's greatest natural history events and chart a course for a sustainable future for Pacific herring and coastal communities.

Ian McAllister, author of Great Bear Wild and The Last Wild Wolves, will give a keynote speech at the event. Copies of his books will also be available. Other speakers include Chief Marilyn Slett of the Heiltsuk First Nation, journalist Damien Gillis of the Common Sense Canadian, and author and activist Riki Ott.

Greystone News

The New York Times Gets to the Gut of the Matter with Giulia Enders

Learn which side it is easier to burp on and other fascinating facts in the The New York Times article featuring Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ by Giulia Enders. They discuss how Enders became fascinated by our digestive tract due to a mysterious illness, how she translates "abtruse gastroenterological research into breezy, entertaining prose", and why you should pay more attention to your largest immune organ.

MediaplanetUSA gets behind Personalized Medicine

Check out MediaplanetUSA's #PersonalizedMedicine campaign where they united with like-minded industry leaders to empower patients who are suffering from cancer, cardiovascular illnesses, neurological disorders and others diseases and bring much needed awareness and education to the massess about this new and emerging field of medicine. The campaign was distributed through USA Today on June 26, 2015 and is published online. For the full campaign visit http://bit.ly/1LJHJgC and be sure to check out The Personalized Medicine Revolution by Pieter Cullis!

Vancouver, BC – Greystone Books announces the acquisition of 1000 Lashes: Because I Say What I Think (World, English language) by imprisoned Saudi Arabian blogger Raif Badawi. The book gathers a selection of Badawi’s pivotal texts, in which he expresses his opinions on life in an autocratic-Islamic state under the Sharia and shares his perception of freedom of expression, human and civil rights, and tolerance. Badawi was imprisoned in 2012 for peacefully expressing his views on his blog.

Today marks the one-year anniversary of Badawi’s sentence of 10 years in prison, 1000 lashes, and a fine of roughly $270,000 USD. Throughout the world, Amnesty International and other supporters are staging events and peaceful protests outside Saudi embassies.

Greystone’s publisher Rob Sanders says, “1000 Lashes is a resounding call to everyone who believes in the basic right of free speech. Greystone Books is proud to support Raif Badawi, his family, and people around the world who have taken up this important cause.”

Proceeds from the book will be donated to a non-profit organization in support of the author. Greystone will publish the book in July 2015. To learn more about Raif Badawi and the campaign to secure his release, visit raifbadawi.org.

Celebrate World Environment Day by attending Pacific Wild's all-day symposium Saturday June 6 in Sooke House Harbour, BC. The symposium will support Pacific Wild's work to conserve the Great Bear Rainforest, the inspiration for Great Bear Wild. Don't miss this incredible event!

Earth Day Inspiration

In honour of Earth Day, take a moment to meditate on this postabout the Earth being tied to our common humanity over at davidsusuzkibooks.com.

Canadian Authors for Indie Day

Saturday May 2nd, 2015 will mark the first-ever Canadian Authors For Indies Day. The brainchild of Vancouver-based author Janie Chang, the event is designed to support and celebrate independent bookstores acrooss Canada. Authors will volunteer at their local indies to throw their weight behind independent booksellers.

It's a great cause and we can't wait! Make a note on your calendar (or phone) to pay a visit to your local indie bookstore on May 2nd. Go here to learn more.

Ian McAllister and the Great Bear Rainforest on PBS

Great Bear Wild author and PacificWild.org founder Ian McAllister has teamed up with PBS for their new documentary 'Earth: A New Wild.' The Great Rainfoest was featured on their 'Forests' episode which you can watch online here, and catch more about the Great Bear ecosystem (including live webcams!) here.

Puckstruck longlisted for the RBC Charles Taylor Prize

Greystone is thrilled to share the news that Puckstruck by Stephen Smith has been longlisted for the 2015 RBC Taylor Prize! The full longlist can be found here and shortlist will be announced January 15th.

Spring 2015 Catalogue

The Greystone Spring 2015 Catalogue is now available! Have a look at our upcoming titles!